Common Core Reading Informational Text Standard 7 and Common Core Speaking & Listening Standard 5 Integrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue. Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, images, music, sound) and visual displays in presentations to clarify information.
Technology standards
Utilize a digital presentation software to integrate different types of media into one document.
Utilize a digital video editor to create a movie/video interpreting written words.
Use an online tool to integrate voice and pictures into a multimedia presentation.
With teacher guidance, students will be able to choose the most appropriate format (print, multimedia presentation, video) for presenting information by identifying an audience, and considering length of presentation and type of information to share, and justify their choices.
Applications
Online Tools
Mobile Device Apps
Other Resources
Lesson Ideas & Plans
Common Core Writing Standards 2a & 6 and Common Core Writing History & Science Standard 6 Introduce a topic; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of three pages in a single sitting. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas clearly and efficiently.
Technology standards
Students will complete a 9 week course enhancing their keyboarding skills to the proficient level.
Students will utilize a word processing software to learn the basic formatting tools. (margins, spacing, styles, fonts, etc.)
Teachers will introduce students to Google Docs (or comparable software) to allow students to collaborate on documents.
With teacher guidance, students will extend the use of bibliographies and footnotes to a larger variety of sources by utilizing online note-taking and bibliographical help sites.
Organize information by creating a graphic organizer using concept mapping software.
The student seeks, communicates actively, and integrates information within a group online to create a common product (wiki, classroom blog, webpage).
Students will be introduced to the social implications of producing their works online.
Students will learn to apply the safety precautions necessary when using online resources (personal information, passwords, etc.).
Demonstrate creativity by using multiple resources and formats.
Applications
Online Tools
Mobile Device Apps
Other Resources
Lesson Ideas & Plans
Common Core Writing Standard 8 and Common Core Writing History & Science Standard 8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources. Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
Technology standards
Apply a research process and/or an information problem-solving model to decide what information is needed.
Find and select appropriate online sources to answer questions.
Demonstrates knowledge of different search strategies used online (advanced search, boolean search, shortcuts, ect.)
Formulate subject and keyword search terms for locating information found online
Understands multiple resources must be consulted to verify the accuracy, relevance and comprehensiveness of information.
Examine bogus websites and discusses effective ways to identify them.
Display emotional resilience by persisting in information searching despite challenges.
Understands and recognizes the use of bias as it is used in books and online sources.
Compare key concepts of intellectual property including ownership of technology, copyright, patent, trademark, trade name, and discuss consequences of violating other's intellectual property rights.
Applications
Online Tools
Mobile Device Apps
Other Resources
Lesson Ideas & Plans
Common Core Reading History Standard 7 Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.
Technology standards
Students will utilize a spreadsheet software to create digital graphs and charts to integrate into a paper.
Students are familiar with the steps involved with downloading and incorporating digital images from a teacher-approved site.
Students understand and show respect for copyright/intellectual property rights of creators and producers.
Follow ethical and legal guidelines in gathering and using information.
Common Core Reading Informational Text Standard 7 and Common Core Speaking & Listening Standard 5
Integrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.
Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, images, music, sound) and visual displays in presentations to clarify information.
Technology standards
Applications
Online Tools
Mobile Device Apps
Other Resources
Lesson Ideas & Plans
Common Core Writing Standards 2a & 6 and Common Core Writing History & Science Standard 6
Introduce a topic; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of three pages in a single sitting.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas clearly and efficiently.
Technology standards
Applications
Online Tools
Mobile Device Apps
Other Resources
Lesson Ideas & Plans
Common Core Writing Standard 8 and Common Core Writing History & Science Standard 8
Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources.
Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
Technology standards
Applications
Online Tools
Mobile Device Apps
Other Resources
Lesson Ideas & Plans
Common Core Reading History Standard 7
Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.
Technology standards
Applications
Online Tools
Mobile Device Apps
Other Resources
Lesson Ideas & Plans
Create infographics